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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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On this day in 1933, Quincy Jones was born in C...
Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago. With an impressive tally of 28 Grammy Awards, Jones rose to prominence in the 1950s as a trumpeter in Lionel Hampton's band.
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Law & Disorder: Georgia's Battle Over Prosecuto...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has activated a new law allowing a state panel to discipline or even oust prosecutors.
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On this day in 1932, the Atlanta Daily World ne...
Covering a wide array of pressing issues, the Daily World fearlessly reported on topics such as lynchings, police brutality, the Scottsboro Boys trial, discrimination within the federal government, and school segregation.
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Bridging Divides: Biden's $3.3 Billion Boost fo...
Under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program, President Joe Biden has announced $3.3 billion in funding initiatives aimed at revitalizing over 130 communities across 41 states and Washington, D.C.
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Inflation Surges: U.S. Economic Woes Continue
Data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that inflation continues its upward trajectory, maintaining a persistent grip on the nation's financial landscape.
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Study Reveals Disturbing Link Between Marijuana...
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association sheds light on a concerning association between marijuana use and an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.
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On this day in 1897, Langston University was es...
Established on March 12, 1897, in Langston, Oklahoma, Langston University stands as Oklahoma's sole historically Black college or university.
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Special Counsel Hur To Testify in Biden Classif...
Special counsel Robert Hur is testifying today before a Republican-led House panel. He was tasked with investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, but ultimately declined to bring criminal charges.
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Fudge's Farewell: A Beacon of Hope Bids Adieu t...
Marcia Fudge, the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has announced her resignation, effective March 22, marking the end of an impactful three-year tenure.
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Immigration Lawsuit Puts Texas Back in the Spot...
Texas' tough-on-immigration law, which allows local cops to arrest anybody they think crossed the border illegally, is back in the spotlight.
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Michelle Obama Declines Presidential Run, Affir...
Despite calls for Michelle Obama to consider running for president, her office stated to NBC News that she will not pursue a presidential candidacy.
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Hollywood Live: Black Women in Hollywood Awards
For the past 17 years, Essence has presented their Black Women in Hollywood Awards during Oscar week. Well, they showed up and showed out again this year.
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On this day in 1964, Malcolm X announced his se...
On March 8, 1964, activist Malcolm X announced his separation from the Nation of Islam, a religious sector advocating for Black self-determination.
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Biden Says the State of the Union Is Strong
Lawmakers are weighing in on President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. One of those being Democratic California Rep. Peter Aguilar.
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Texas Woman Takes Anti-Hate Campaign to State o...
The wife of a Texas Ranger who was murdered in what some feel was a hate crime will be at tonight's State of the Union.
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White House Press Secretary Previews Biden's St...
President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address tonight, where he will play up the work his administration has done on things like infrastructure.
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Growing Support for Border Wall Amid Immigratio...
There is now a shift in public opinion according to a recent Monmouth University poll, with 53% of Americans expressing a desire to build a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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March 7, 1965: Activists embarked on a march fr...
On this day in 1965, approximately 600 activists embarked on a 54-mile journey from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, the state capital. Their march was a response to the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, who had been fatally shot three weeks earlier by a state trooper while shielding his mother during a civil rights demonstration.
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University of Denver Students Debate Trump Bide...
It looks like a rematch is coming in November, but young Colorado voters like University of Denver student Aidan Evans aren't thrilled over the Biden-Trump face-off for the second straight presidential election.
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Biden Faces Uphill Battle for Bipartisanship on...
Amidst the escalating immigration crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border, the White House asserts President Joe Biden's commitment to bipartisanship in crafting solutions.
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Haley Drops Out of Presidential Bid, Stops Shor...
Nikki Haley is ending her bid for the GOP presidential nomination. The former South Carolina governor told her supporters in South Carolina she wishes Donald Trump well, but she did not officially endorse him.
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NYT Poll Reveals Trump Leads Biden, Majority Be...
A recent New York Times/Siena poll conducted at the end of February has unveiled challenges for the Biden administration. Former President Trump maintains a lead over President Biden, with 48% of registered voters favoring Trump compared to Biden's 43%.
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Announces She Won't Seek Re...
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema will not seek reelection. An independent, Sinema cited the current political atmosphere when making her announcement on Tuesday in a video posted on social media.
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Down to the Wire: Congress Prevents Another Shu...
In a show of unity, both sides of the aisle came together to pass a short-term funding bill that is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
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On this day in 1933, Myrlie Evers-Williams was ...
Born on March 1, 1933, Myrlie Evers-Williams, wife of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, dedicated herself to preserving her husband's legacy.
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